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Scenic Roots

Feeding Kids At Chattanooga’s J.A. Henry Community YMCA

By Ray Bassett

Published July 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM EDT

Last year, the James A. Henry Community YMCA prepared, packaged and delivered 300,000 free healthy meals to kids in the Chattanooga area.

Last month, it provided 90,000 meals - higher than in previous summers.

On Thursday, the YMCA hosts a Summer Open House at its renovated facility at 3500 Dodds Avenue.

Paula Irwin is executive director of the J.A. Henry Community YMCA.

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